Caray, Caray!

Luis, Luis, Luis ¿Qué?
I have sth to tell you but I can't tell you now, so why bring it up, what is this, 8th grade?

Rafael is much more mature than Diego. They got a reaction out of Rafa with the little horse.

Very sad, pobre Carmela, I had tears in my eyes.

Gracias to Paula y Carlos

I do love this novela.

One more complaint, I just don't understand that leather thing that covers up half of Luis's face, they aren't in the Sahara.
 

Carlos & Paula, thank you. Carlos, the screen shot is very dramatic, well done.

I love it when Hipo starts rubbing her neck. It seems involuntary. It was so sweet when she was singing to Rafa.

Maybe Luis is allergic to dust or horses since he wears that leather thingy.

Rosemary
 

I thought the Carmela grief scene was some of the best acting I've seen in a T-N. But what bothered me was that Martín's body was still floppy like a rag doll after ¿how many? days riding through the heat. He would have been a stiff and a nasty looking (and smelling) one at that. Oh well, beanie time.

Thanks Carlos and PaulaH.
 

Agnes, I agree. Carmela's gradual realization of her son's death was heart-rending.

Well the cat's out of the bag. Who had bets on Aldagisa?

Take a moment to look at that picture, I almost guarantee it will pull you into a steamy Mexican evening. The dark figure is Gasca.

Carlos
 

Carlos~~~Good photo of the entrance to the tavern with Gasca striding in and a working girl working on getting a client. That scene of Carmelo slowly realizing that it was her son and not Luis in the coffin was heartwrenching. Did you notice that Marcos and Felipe were holding her wrists ? I found that very moving. Sometimes, all we can do is hold onto those we love in their grief. I'm sure we have all experienced grief. The look and cries of grief are universal , and the actress made the moment seem so real, so raw. As for the actress playing Adalgisa...wow...what scenery chewing . Even Catalina told her to shut it and Asuncion told her that she shouldn't have broken the news about Luis being the babydaddy in such a loud, screaming, anxious, angry way. ADa, it is not all about you. Simmer down. You are not helping.
 

I noticed a few things when they replayed the last bit from ayer, when Isabel lit into Diego.

She said two things that really got under his skin:
"A true count doesn't abuse the weak."
"You don't scare me, with your airs of being a count."
Of course she doesn't realize it, but both sentences simply reminded him of his greatest terror, that he's not the true count and someone will find out.

Then she spoke of when he was a child, and he screamed, "I'm not a child now!!!" and kicked the chair just like a 3-year-old would.
 

I'm sure glad Hipo got Rafael out of that house. What was Juana thinking??? She knows (or strongly suspects?) that Diego has made at least one attempt on Luis's life. If he'd do that to his rival who is stronger and a better fighter, then it's almost certain that he'd do the same to Luis's child who is defenseless. Especially since Rafael is in line to be the next count, not Diego's daughters.

What will happen to Andres? I don't know, but I like to imagine that if Isabel indeed moves out, she'll need new servants. I Just loved what Andres told Francisco! "I didn't come for permission, but just to inform you." He's nobody's toady anymore - those two kicks to the gut (murdering the thug, and the abuse of Marina) made him man up. And he's going to go get a job, and not be a leech. Francisco, are you paying attention? (Fat chance!)

The funniest line today. Francisco told Asuncion that as soon as the engagement is announced, he'll make Cristobal put him (Frank) in charge of Cristobal's accounts - "He can't say no to his father-in-law." Go ride It's a Small World, Franky-boy, because you're living in Fantasyland!
 

Slowly surfacing after the family visit. Nothing worse though than contemplating the grief of the loss of someone's only child. A nightmare for anyone.
 

I just discovered that Andres was
Hilario Quijano in Destilando Amor
 

Wasn't it interesting watching Espy and her maid at the top of the palace steps taking in the whole scene between Hip, Luis, and Juana ? Then, they followed Luis, Cat, Hip, and Raf outside and continued to watch from the outside stairs. When Espy confronted Luis and asked if Hip was one of his lovers, he told her that she was the woman he loved and the boy was his son. Now she knows. Yikes, Espy, things are not looking good for you. Also, Gasca conversation in the tavern with the 2 thugs who kidnapped Hip reminded me of Martin's words to Perla. Gasca informed them that Luis was the father of Hip's son. The thugs reaction was the same as Perla's ...''Oh noes ! ''
 

Judyb~~~How are you doing ? You probably need a good night's sleep.
 

Ah! One more person who didn't know - Esperanza! Boy was she impactada!!

I agree with Variopinta, it's super-lame to tell someone that you're going to tell someone something, but not yet. No, it's not 8th grade. It's even worse - it's a telenovela! People in TNs always fail to spit it out in a timely manner. In my experience, eighth graders are much better communicators!
 

BTW, rigor mortis is temporary. {I learned this in a forensic science class approximately 1000 years ago, pre-"CSI."} The body stiffens soon after death, but the stiffness subsides within a few days. (I don't know if embalming makes the body stiff again.)

Hey, Judy's back! Hi Judy!!
 

Thanks Paula and Carlos for helping us enjoy and rediscover this TN. Seeing it again has brought even more enjoyment, remembering the story with greater comprehension and fond memories of the first time. Wow, so powerful in every episode and I love the scenes both country and town.

Boy is Perla due for a pie cart. Hipol knows but does Luis know yet? He's got more pressing problems right now I guess.

Carmela and Felipe made me so sad. Indeed a masterful acting job by both of them.

Adalgisa reminds me so much of Matilde over in Cuando Me Enamoro. Big mouth attached to small brain. Matilde is young and pretty but otherwise they both drive me crazy except for their main function of blurting out secrets to advance the plot.
 

I agree with everyone, Carmela really delivered today. The wave of grief that crashed upon her was awesome.

But... am I the only one who thinks they're really stretching out Martin's death? I mean, it's filled the majority of the show for three days now! Basta!
 

I was wondering if Carmela's reaction to Martin's death would make me cry again. And the answer is...yes indeed. So sad and quite believable.

Paula, interesting observations about Tia Isabel's comments and Diego kicking the chair. I'm very glad that your observant traits are picking up on this stuff and sharing with the rest of us.

Good for Andres!! I was glad to see him stand up to Francisco who is one of my least favorite characters in this telenovela.

Carlos, what an interesting screen shot. It is very intriguing and fun to wait for it to show up on the episode.

Paula, thanks again to you and Melinama for the recap and current post.

I think Luis is wearing the weird leather thing to protect his beautiful lips from the hot sun. That's my theory and I'm sticking to it.
 

Julie, you're right about the "stiff" but I still think his body would have been pretty gross to be caressing like that.

Diego's behavior is becoming more and more impulsive and erratic.

Antonio's wig is a disaster.
 

I get a kick out of the way Rodrigo and Antonio are getting to know the locals. First, they see nasty Francisco chasing his terrified wife in the street . Then, Rodrigo stands by with his mouth open as Hip and Cat run by on their way to the palace. Regarding Hip's kidnapping , Luis hasn't found out yet that Perla is behind it. If you are a newbie, fasten your seatbelt because this show just gets better and better with lots of surprises.
 

I'm with you, Paula: ready to move on after Martin's death. But maybe it's being drawn out because the family's grief becomes a plot point? (Just a guess)

Also... how long does Felipe have to hold those two candles at the foot of Martin's bed?

I agree, LXV - I don't think Martin would be very cuddlesome at this point. I also agree that Diego is really losing his marbles.

I know that syphilis can infect the brain - maybe he really is diseased. I hope he didn't pass anything on to Marina or Esperanza.

And speaking of Esperanza, the look on Juana's face when Esperanza blurts that she's pregnant is priceless.
 

Carlos, una foto muy bonita, como siempre.
I was thinking about the same thing regarding Martin. He’s been dead for at least two days of a stab wound no less. I remember Luis saying it’ll take them two days to get back to Cuencas. IF you add the time it took Marcos to go to the nearest town and hire the two carriages… I don’t know much about dead, but my I don’t think his head would be so lose and no decomposition at all. Now I remember why I dislike Hipolita’s maid so much. She is a nag and is the only servant who thinks of herself as an equal to her superiors. She’s in the Martin league. She wants to feel less guilty about Hip’s kidnapping. She found someone to blame beside herself. I know I have a lot more frustration to endure throughout the show because she'll continue to annoy me more. Rafael cracks me up. That boy doesn’t miss anybody. Another child would be crying or acting up. Not our Rafael, he gets along with everyone even with Modesta or Juana.
 

Well, Rafael did spend the first years of his life in a brothel with lots of loose women, who I am sure pampered the little guy. He's used to being passed around from female hand to female hand.

I still haven't seen the episode and will have to catch up on both yesterday's and today's when I get home this evening.
 

Great comments. Wish I knew how to be short and sweet.

Andres was also in Heridas de Amor as Fabricio, the wimpy novio of Jacqueline Bracamontes...(not a real spoiler follows for those who haven't seen it)...who threw her over in the first couple of episodes for her sister Florencia, thereby setting up Miranda (JB) for Guy Ecker......

I didn't think it was going to be Adalgesia who blurted out the baby daddy thing. Analyzing her thinking it all fits logically--a set up between D.Juana and Luis to rob her of her child. The premise is wrong, so the conclusion is wrong.

Hipolita has every right to be absolutely furious and not listening to "reason" from Luis. But we did see her touching her neck again. Wasn't it the wrong side?
Dona Nube
 

Vivi~~~Your comment reminded me of a show I watched last night on TV. It was about burlesque, and Alan Alda talked about his dad being in burlesque and his growing up with strippers and comics ! You're right about young Raf. He was probably the hit of the girls at the bordello.